Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

BARNES CLOSE, DT10 1BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARNES CLOSE, DT10 1BN.

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Population

304

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Avg Age

57

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Avg Income

£ 45,200 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: DT10 1BN represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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6/10
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4/10
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2/10
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6/10
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7/10
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5/10
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3/10
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8/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 80% owner-occupation and an average age of 57, DT10 1BN is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 3.4% year-on-year.

home £305,500 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DT10 1BN is a sought-after residential area on Barnes Close, 0.2km from Sturminster Newton in Sturminster Newton. Administratively it sits within Sturminster Newton ward and the North Dorset constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in DT10, DT10 1BN offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 57) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 80% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £305k, down 3.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DT10 1BN are sourced from Output Area E00103705 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DT10 1BN. The average age is 56.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.0%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 214,250

16 sales · Mean £ 215,630

Detached

£ 446,250

4 sales · Mean £ 438,000

Semi-Detached

£ 189,000

4 sales · Mean £ 184,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

DT10 1BN has low crime rates — 33 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences48
Anti-social behaviour17
Shoplifting9
Public order6
Other theft4

school Local Schools

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William Barnes Primary School

Good167 pupils0.3 km
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Yewstock School

Outstanding160 pupils0.8 km
S

Sturminster Newton High School

Good600 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Comins Tea House0.3 km
  • Harts Coffee Shop0.1 km
  • Poets Corner Cafe0.2 km
  • Bank House Brasserie0.2 km
  • Café Connect0.7 km
  • + 7 more
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Clock House Pizza0.3 km
  • Sturminster Fish Bar0.3 km
  • IS SHIN Chinese and Japanese Hot Food0.2 km
  • Town House Dragon0.2 km
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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • The Eco Market0.2 km
  • Bulmag Ltd0.2 km
  • Chocolate Arthouse0.4 km
  • Oxfords Bakery0.2 km
  • Root and Vine0.2 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Bull Inn0.7 km
  • Royal British Legion0.3 km
  • White Hart Alehouse0.2 km
  • Sturminster Newton United Football Club0.8 km
  • The Swan Inn0.2 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Southern Co-op0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Templecombe11.6 km
  • Gillingham (Dorset)12.2 km
  • Sherborne15.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Car Park0.1 km
  • Car Park0.1 km
  • Market Place0.1 km
  • The Car Park0.2 km
  • Old Market Hill0.3 km